Constitutional Convention for Tunisia
On October 23rd, the people of Tunisia will vote to elect a Constituent Assembly, with the primary task of drafting a new constitution within a year. Furthermore, the NCA will also elect a temporary president (and a new interim government) from among its members.
A climate deal: We can do it
Every day, the critical December summit in Copenhagen grows closer. All agree that climate change is an existential threat to humankind. Yet agreement on what to do still eludes us.
Style Could Win Out Over Substance on Iran Nuclear Deal
The core of the struggle surrounding the Iran nuclear deal is not how it would advance the interests of the United States, but rather how the deal is being perceived.
Science Diplomacy a Crucible for South China Sea Disputes
Given the high ecological stakes and the number of international stakeholders in the region, the time to realize the promise of science diplomacy may now be at hand in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Sanctions, Oil Could Weaken Russia’s Rule in the North Caucasus
A budgetary crisis in Moscow risks reigniting long-dormant insurgencies across the North Caucasus.
Global Forecast (02-08-2016)
Iranian elections, rumors of an OPEC-Russia meeting, and President Obama’s final summit with ASEAN leaders.
Europe the Orphan
West or East, Old or New – Europe is floundering without a superpower patron to tell it what to do.
After The Hague, ASEAN Must Reach an Ecological Security Consensus
“We are headed towards a major fishery collapse and this environmental catastrophe will impact hundreds of millions of lives; it’s time to act now.”
India Faces a Difficult Road on Security Council Reforms
A vigorous debate has been raging in political circles about the restructuring of the Security Council (UNSC) and bringing about some important and much-needed reforms at the United Nations (UN). The hotly debated questions are: What will be the future shape of the organization, and how will it impact international diplomacy?
Flight KGL9268 Crashes in the Sinai
With preliminary reports suggesting KGL9268 ‘disintegrated’ in mid-air, it appears likely that militants in the Sinai are behind the attack.